Two white men stand near a Native American (Shoshone or Bannock) bath in an area covered with tall grass and bushes. The bath is covered with a wooden frame. One man wears a military uniform. The other man wears a suit.

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Title, "Ind- Shoshone Arts & customs- Bath", and "Part of the ground under the frame work is excavated and hot stones are filled in. When water is pours in then the patient is immersed in steam. The framework is covered with blankets. Shoshones and Bannocks practice this form of healing." hand-written on back of print.; R7100322924

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